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British PM Burnham vows crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps

Businesses will need to provide clearer upfront information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts.

The humble burrito causes indigestion for Trump’s Republican party

In Washington, the price of a takeout burrito at two popular fast-food chains ranged between US$6.50 and US$13.50, depending on the ingredients.

Inflation and middle-income households: What’s driving up prices and how to manage finances better

F&B owner Jason Chua has to juggle rising family expenses alongside business overheads. He and his wife, who have a four-year-old son and a baby boy on the way, fall under Singapore’s middle-income household tier.

Hawkers, market stallholders welcome rent support, hope for more long-term help

The Government on July 29 announced that hawkers and market stallholders will receive up to $1,200 in rent support.

S’porean households to get $300 in CDC vouchers in January 2027 to cushion impact of inflation

A promotional sign informing customers that CDC vouchers can be used seen outside Prime Supermarket at Jurong West Street 91 on June 11.

15,200 hawkers, market stallholders to receive up to $1,200 in rent support from September

Some 6,900 cooked food stalls will each receive $1,200 and about 8,300 market stalls will each receive $600.

More CDC vouchers, support for businesses in additional $900 million support package

(From left) Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling and Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow at a press conference at The Treasury on July 29 to announce the second tranche of assistance measures in response to the Middle East situation.

Japan to cut food and drinks sales tax to 1% for two years: Reports

Japan currently has an 8 per cent food sales tax.

Britain’s new prime minister Andy Burnham reduces business rates for clubs, pubs

Since taking power on July 20, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also said he will remove a tax from domestic electricity bills and cap bus fares.

Andy Burnham targets lower energy bills in first move as British prime minister

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to move quickly to show people he is “serious about helping them out”.

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